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Pool and spa safety barrier self‑assessment checklist for pools installed before 1991. Helps owners assess barrier condition and maintain safety and compliance.
Pool and spa safety barrier self‑assessment checklist for pools installed between 1991 and 2010. Helps owners assess barrier condition, safety and compliance.
Pool and spa safety barrier self‑assessment checklist for pools installed from 1 May 2010. Helps owners assess barrier condition and improve safety and compliance.
Septic Tank Installation audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess on-site wastewater systems against standards, permits and installation requirements.
Audit checklist for Rainwater Tank Installation work. Covers Level 1 and Level 2 compliance checks, including plumbing, safety, and standards used by the BPC to assess installation quality and regulatory compliance.
Checklist on commonly occurring issues for water ingress on balconies. Identifies defects and causes to support compliance and reduce building damage.
Mechanical Services (Medical Gases) audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess installation, safety and adherence to relevant standards and requirements.
Drainage (Below Ground Stormwater) audit checklist for compliance and performance. Used by the BPC to assess installation quality, drainage systems and adherence to relevant standards and requirements.
The VBA's Building Documentation Audit Volume 2 – Class 1a (March to August 2023) found widespread documentation gaps, partial compliance, and key risks in structural design, waterproofing, fire safety and drainage, highlighting the need for
VBA’s Building Documentation Audit Volume 2 - Class 1a (July 2022 to February 2023) found widespread documentation gaps and frequent non-compliance in residential building permits.